William Compton

Deceased Person

1625 – 1663

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Who was William Compton?

Sir William Compton was an English royalist army officer. He earned the name of the "godly cavalier" in 1648, from Oliver Cromwell, for his conduct at the siege of Colchester.

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Born
1625
Also known as
  • Комптон, Уильям
Died
1663

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on July 23, 2013

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